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![Hierarchy of Boston (inhabited place)](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif) |
Boston (inhabited place) |
Coordinates: |
Lat: 52 59 00 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 52.9833 decimal degrees |
Long: 000 01 00 W degrees minutes |
Long: -0.0167 decimal degrees |
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Note: Developed as trade center for wood & twine; St. Botolph established monastery here in 7th cen.; was member of Hanseatic League during 13th cen.; noted for medieval architecture; was home of many Puritans who emigrated to America. |
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Boston (preferred,C,V,English,U)
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Boltolfston (H,V)
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............ | perhaps named from a stone or stone cross at which St. Botulf preached to Middle Anglians |
Botuluestan (H,V)
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Icanho (H,V)
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............ | used 7th cen., meaning "Ica's hill" |
St. Botolph's Town (H,V)
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![Hierarchy of Boston (inhabited place)](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif) |
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Boston (inhabited place) (P) |
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Place Types: |
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inhabited place (preferred, C) |
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was noted medieval center |
town (C) |
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port (C) |
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trade center (C) |
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fishing community (C) |
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shipping center (C) |
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agricultural center (C) |
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monastic center (H) |
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from 7th cen. |
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